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Napoleon

Michigan · 1,131 residents · 2.621 sq mi
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Napoleon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,151. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $64,300. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,131
−10%since 2000
from 1,254 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
432 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 478 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+15%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6898561K1K1K1990201020202024Napoleon
2024745
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,151
−55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,737 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,453
+37%since 2000
from $14,932 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,300
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
19.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+22%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,207)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(27)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(77)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,032)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(32)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other1.7%(19)
Diversity Score13.6%(153)
Diversity Score
14
+122%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+13%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
83.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.7%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Napoleon, Michigan?

Napoleon, Michigan has about 1,131 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Napoleon, Michigan?

The typical household in Napoleon, Michigan earns about $27,151 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Napoleon, Michigan expensive?

In Napoleon, Michigan, the median home is worth about $64,300, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Napoleon, Michigan?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Napoleon, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Napoleon, Michigan?

About 27.4% of people in Napoleon, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Napoleon, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Napoleon, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 170 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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